Could you imagine if we coudl live our lives that way, Squid? If we could survive doing the things we enjoy, instead of doing what society demands of us? I guess too few would volunteer to unplug toilets, or work sewage plants, or take care of elderly or sick. But I’m with you on the idea of doing what brings you pleasure.
I believe I have done my share of good, fed homeless, cared and was there for those who had no one,,, I did it all. Not boasting,m just saying it like it is.
But now I am living my end days and it is MY time, and Im putting myself first now, because I didn’t as much before. I was always the guy giving, now I am “taking”.
Only, thanks for the “not necessarily.” I’ve noticed especially among people my age (late teens early twenties) we tend to think the highest good is doing what makes us feel good, and to hell with anybody who gets hurt because of it. It’s as if we think there are no responsibilities that accompany freedom.
Glad I won’t be here in my 30s and 40s to have to deal with these people as future community, corporate, and world leaders.
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Could you imagine if we coudl live our lives that way, Squid? If we could survive doing the things we enjoy, instead of doing what society demands of us? I guess too few would volunteer to unplug toilets, or work sewage plants, or take care of elderly or sick. But I’m with you on the idea of doing what brings you pleasure.
I believe I have done my share of good, fed homeless, cared and was there for those who had no one,,, I did it all. Not boasting,m just saying it like it is.
But now I am living my end days and it is MY time, and Im putting myself first now, because I didn’t as much before. I was always the guy giving, now I am “taking”.
What are the things you enjoy doing, Squid?
fishing and diving, and writing death poems
What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?
Living like a free man in not necessarily “taking”. It is just living uncluttered.
Only, thanks for the “not necessarily.” I’ve noticed especially among people my age (late teens early twenties) we tend to think the highest good is doing what makes us feel good, and to hell with anybody who gets hurt because of it. It’s as if we think there are no responsibilities that accompany freedom.
Glad I won’t be here in my 30s and 40s to have to deal with these people as future community, corporate, and world leaders.
im 48 now and can solemnly assure you…… life isn’t worth getting this far into.
I hear that, Squid.